Re: sprouted lilies and allium
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  • Subject: Re: sprouted lilies and allium
  • From: D* P* <d*@rewrite.hort.net>
  • Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2019 10:43:56 -0500 (EST)

Judy,


Did you have huge drifts, or was the air still when it was snowing? I have a photo of my grandparent's farm from about 1920 or so (don't have it handy so can't look). The snow drifted over the power lines and up to the eaves of the barn.


I remember in the 50's when there was enough snow on the ground that my grandfather had to exit by the kitchen window to dig out the door, then dug a path to the barn. The snow was over his head, and even granted that he was short and slight of build, it was something! My grandmother and I melted snow from the window area so that he had a place to start, since the snow was over the lower portion of the window. It was eerily dark in the kitchen that morning. We could see light through the snow, but the view was completely obstructed.


I love the Midwest, but I'm glad I don't live there anymore.


daryl

On March 4, 2019 at 4:07 PM Judy Browning <59a63b9e1@rewrite.hort.net> wrote:

Sorry, I don't store bulbs at all, no insights here.
BTW we just had the most snow in February since early 1900s. 30.7 inches. Most of it is still here. This after months of minimal snow, none on the ground and temperatures mostly above freezing. Crazy winter.
Judy B

On Sun, Mar 3, 2019, 10:19 AM Kitty Morrissy < 1*@rewrite.hort.net> wrote:

Hi All,

 

I store lily bulbs in my fridge and this time also some Allium karataviense . I usually then pot them up mid to late March and set them outside under the eaves against a south-facing wall. They are then sold at the end of April.

 

I was just checking the fridge and the lilies (mostly L lancifolium this time) have sprouted several inches already and have reached the lid of their container! The Allium, too, have begun to sprout. The temp is fine in there, but I don’t have an exact temp – can’t find my gauge – probably around 40°F. Interestingly, the Mirabilis and Glads stored in the attached garage that’s not cold are still dormant; no signs of sprouting.

 

It’s too early to pot and set outside. Tomorrow night 9°. Then lows in teens and 20s, not reliably in 30s for another 2 weeks. I don’t want them to freeze.  Any ideas on best time to pot and where to keep them?  Maybe in the south-facing garage window? There’s only so much room there.

 

I realize it’s only the difference of a couple of weeks; not a critical question, but I’d appreciate any input.

 

Kitty

Northeast Indiana, Zone 5b/6a

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